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Summerset at Bishopscourt (Dunedin)

At a glance
Vacancy
No
Name
Summerset at Bishopscourt (Dunedin)
Category
Hospital
Address
36 Shetland Street
Wakari
Dunedin 9010
Postal Address
36 Shetland Street
Wakari
Dunedin 9010
Region
Southern (Otago)
Phone
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Email
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Web
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Personnel
Manager
Mark Ryan - 03 950 3102
Owner
Summerset Group
Care Centre Manager
Brad Aitcheson - 03 950 3105 / 021 197 1803
Sales Enquiries
Mark Ryan - 03 950 3102
Other services
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Summerset at Bishopscourt offers round-the-clock hospital level care in our purpose-built care centre (subject to availability).

Residents receive the best in clinical care, while enjoying the benefits of living in our vibrant, welcoming community. Our hospital suites are comfortable and homely and our residents can expect to be looked after in a warm and caring way.

Our friendly, professional Care Centre staff are supervised by registered nurses, available on-site 24 hours a day.

To find out more, please call us on 03 950 3100 or request our free information pack by clicking on the button at the top of the screen.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 15 Dec 2023

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 35
Vacancy No
Impending vacancy No
Short stay considered No
Premium Accommodation Charges Yes from $27.00/day up to $75.00/day as at 07 Nov 2024
MOH Certification and Audit Report View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab)
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 No

Updated: 8 Nov 2024

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse 264 Yes Our Hospital is staffed 24 hrs a day by Registered Nurses. In addition our clinical nurse leader provides oversight along with a Care Centre Manager.
Nurse Practitioner Negotiable Available as required
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes All our dedicated care staff are trained to level 3 or 4 advanced level support. In addition, many undergo external education to ensure we can provide the best high quality service
Physiotherapist Yes TBI Health are our contracted physiotherapy team and are available when required for private referals or under GP request
Occupational Therapist Yes Occupational Therapy is available if required through the Southern DHB as required
Social Worker (on site) No Assistance is available should the need arise through external services
Diversional Therapist Yes We currently have a Diversional Therapy programme available for all of our care centre residents.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes
Hairdresser Yes Our purpose built salon provides excellent services for all our residents. Hairdressing is available 3 days a week.
Podiatrist Yes City Podiatry are our contracted provider in attendance on a regular basis in the Care Centre for all podiatry needs. This service is also available to village residents.
Dietitian Yes
Kaumatua Yes Links with local Kaumatua are integral to ensuring cultural support and advocacy for our residents and whanau
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Spiritual and Religious support is available regularly within the care centre and additional services can be accessed as required for individual resident needs.

Updated: 16 Mar 2024

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes
Bariatric (Care of the very overweight) Yes To be discussed with the Care Centre Manager
Palliative Care (Contracted) Yes
IV Antibiotic Capability Yes
Wound Care Yes
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advice Yes
Stomal Therapy Yes
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes We work with the Community Allied Health Team
ACC Rehabilitation Yes These contracts are person centred and individualised
Tracheotomy Care Yes To be discussed with the Care Centre Manager
Spinal Injuries Care Yes
Infection Control Yes
Surgical Followup Yes
Clinical Management Yes

Updated: 13 Dec 2023

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay Status Details
Respite Yes
High Care Needs Yes This is based on the assessment and our ability to provide this level of care
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes

Updated: 5 Jan 2024

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Single Rooms Yes
Rooms suitable for a couple Yes In some cases, this is dependent on the size of the room chosen
Ensuite Yes
Pets In Residence Yes We welcome pets as visitors as long as they are well managed.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Phones can easily be connected for a small monthly fee. We recommend you bring a cellphone.
Wifi Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes We have a divine cafe in our village for all residents and their families
Cafe Yes
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes Everyone is welcome in our homes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Palliative Care Contract Yes
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes
Outings Yes There are twice weekly outings. Residents take turns to go on outings so that everyone has an opportunity.
Whānau Room Yes We have a beautiful family room that is available to everyone in the Care Centre to use and enjoy.
Māori Kaupapa Yes We have culturally appropriate services in care, we work in partnership with the whanau to ensure a person centred service for our māori residents.
Family Committee No We have regular family and friends meetings where residents' families are invited to attend. When a resident moves into Care, we send out a Move In Survey to their family to check everything went well & they got the info they needed. We send satisfaction surveys to resident's families as well for their views.
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Smoking Permitted Yes A designated smoking area will be provided for care residents by the Village Manager
Semi-Secure No We provide a safe and secure environment for our residents

Updated: 10 Oct 2024

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Bishopscourt is proud to acknowledge a continuous improvement awarded to the facility for it's extensive activities programme. Delivered over 7 days a week by two full time staff there is something to suit everyone. Our Activity programme is individualised including activities such as Big print books, Board games, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Chapel, Entertainers, Entertainment, Quiz time, Games, Happy Hour, Indoor Games, Library, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Reading, Singing, Videos, Hand massage and more!

Updated: 15 Dec 2023

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not While most of the services we provide are included in your daily care fee such as meals and Caregiver assistance, you may require specialist or extra products or services. Additional services for which additional charges may be incurred, include but are not limited to services like Audiologists, Dentists, Hairdressers, Dry cleaning, Podiatry. Please speak to the Care Centre Manager if you have any questions.
Staffing qualifications and details Village Manager, Clinical Manager, Enrolled Nurse, Qualified Caregivers, Chef, Café Supervisor, Cafe Assistant, Office Manager, Activities Coordinator/Diversional Therapist, Property Officer, Property Assistant, Head Gardener,
Details about meals Summerset offers contemporary food menus prepared on site with wholesome, seasonal, fresh, locally grown produce.
Recreational opportunities Onsite Diversional and Recreational Therapists plan and deliver a range of therapeutic recreation programmes that take into account your personal preferences.
Internet access Wife is available in common areas
Transport We have a Summerset van and can arrange other transport as required.

Updated: 13 Dec 2023

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
Chinese Yes
English Yes
Filipino Yes
Hindi Yes
Interpreter Yes interpreter services are available if required
Punjabi Yes

Updated: 5 Jan 2024

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes
Baptist Yes
Christian Yes
Denominations/Faiths represented Yes
Inter denominational Yes
Methodist Yes
Presbyterian Yes
Roman Catholic Yes
Salvation Army Yes

Updated: 15 Dec 2023

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 1.00 Km Local bus services are available on adjacent Shetland street
Shops 2.00 Km Several local shops are easily accessible and the city centre is five minutes drive
Library An extensive in house library and computer suite is available for all residents

Updated: 15 Dec 2023

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme Yes
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Registered Retirement Village? Yes
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) Yes
Other details No Toitu Carbon Zero Certified, Accredited Dementia Friendly Organisation, 2024 Readers Digest Quality Service Award winners, Diversity and Inclusion
Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Registered Retirement Village? Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)

Updated: 13 Dec 2023


The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.